New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick

Reuters

"My time with the Browns was an invaluable period in my career. I was fortunate to have so many outstanding players, coaches and front office staff and together we were able to rebuild the program. As with any major undertaking, the path had its challenges but by the end of four years we had a winning team, which made the process very rewarding. Unfortunately, we did not complete our task and the ultimate franchise relocation was a very disappointing result. In all, I am very grateful to Mr. Modell for providing me my first opportunity to be an NFL coach. I learned many things through our personal interactions and have applied many of those lessons in my later years as a head coach. My deepest condolences are with the Modell family." -- Bill Belichick

"My time with the Browns was an invaluable period in my career. I was fortunate to have so many outstanding players, coaches and front office staff and together we were able to rebuild the program. As with any major undertaking, the path had its challenges but by the end of four years we had a winning team, which made the process very rewarding. Unfortunately, we did not complete our task and the ultimate franchise relocation was a very disappointing result. In all, I am very grateful to Mr. Modell for providing me my first opportunity to be an NFL coach. I learned many things through our personal interactions and have applied many of those lessons in my later years as a head coach. My deepest condolences are with the Modell family." -- Bill Belichick (Reuters)

"My time with the Browns was an invaluable period in my career. I was fortunate to have so many outstanding players, coaches and front office staff and together we were able to rebuild the program. As with any major undertaking, the path had its challenges but by the end of four years we had a winning team, which made the process very rewarding. Unfortunately, we did not complete our task and the ultimate franchise relocation was a very disappointing result. In all, I am very grateful to Mr. Modell for providing me my first opportunity to be an NFL coach. I learned many things through our personal interactions and have applied many of those lessons in my later years as a head coach. My deepest condolences are with the Modell family." -- Bill Belichick